BeamCase V5.5 - more panel sizes

These are additional case panel sizes for BeamCase SFF and (m)ATX v5.5. The files include panels that are printed as one piece and ones that are split along the length, in a range of size options. 


Components structure and naming:

Each BeamCase frame version has an IFW number. IFW stands for Inner Frame Width and describes the distance between the Makerbeam XL profiles at the top, front and bottom. The IFW number is an indicator of the width of the case and is important when selecting accessories and case panels. 
Case panels feature an additional indicator called IFL, which stands for Inner Frame Length and describes the length of the Aluminum profiles. IFL300 is for standard 300mm long profiles, IFL310 for 310mm long profiles and so on. 

The files here are sorted by IFL and case panel type (split and solid). 
Each folder contains all length options of a specific case, so all length options for the BeamCase SFF 3 slot for example. 

Print instructions outer panels:

All panels for a specific size come in a single STL file and must be separated using the function split to objects and then reoriented to sit flat on the build plate. 
To get the mesh you have to reduce the top and bottom layers to zero. This exposes the Infill which acts as the mesh. The case in the images shown uses honeycomb Infill with a density of 18%, but you can play around with different patterns and density, just keep airflow in mind. Additionally, I use 6 walls to add strength around the edge. 
There is the option for one piece case panels that do not have the split along the length, but these do require a print bed of at least 328mm in length (for IFL300). If you want to go for a short configuration with 200mm beams, then a 230mm printed is long enough. 
 
The case panels are primarily aesthetic so they can be printed in any material you like (in some rare cases PLA panels can deform with high exhaust air temperatures). For the panels to fit perfectly they have to be printed accurately, so ideally consider shrinkage. 
Usually, these panels shrink less than the frame parts as they are printed very open. (for ABS I set scaling to 100.35% for the case panels)

Printer requirements:

 The size of the required printer highly depends on what length and type you choose, but for the the height of the panels there are fixed limitations. 
-ITX 2-slot requires an at least 234mm long print bed
-ITX 3-slot requires an at least 254mm long print bed ( a 256x256 printbed is barely big enough)
-mATX 4-slot requires an at least 290mm long print bed
-ATX 7-slot requires an at least 350mm long print bed

These are the size limitations for panels that are not split vertically, there are dual color panel designs that split the side panel in four pieces (instead of just two) making it possible to print on print beds just 220mm long and I will publish this option very soon. 

In case you want to modify panels for your own customization, you can download all panels including the STEP versions in the “Other Files” section.